Water Treatment Operator Apprentice: On-the-Job Training

Town of Braintree; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Braintree is seeking an entry-level Treatment Plant Apprentice to support operations at the Tri-Town Water Treatment Plant. You will learn under certified operators, assist with pumps, filters, chemical feeds, and monitoring systems while progressing through the Apprentice Program.

The role involves shift work, outdoor/indoor environments, and safety training as you pursue eventual certification and potential promotion to the Treatment Plant Operator (W-4T) class.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training in mechanical, electrical or environmental fields desirable.
• Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts T1 Water Treatment Operator Certification within six months of appointment.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts T2 Water Treatment Operator Certification within eighteen months of appointment.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts T3 Water Treatment Operator Certification within thirty months of appointment.
• Failure to achieve required certifications may result in removal from the Apprentice Program and separation from employment.
• Upon completion of the Apprentice Program, eligibility for promotion to the Treatment Plant Operator (W-4T) classification.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators in operating pumps, filters, chemical feed systems, valves and related equipment.
• Learn treatment processes, water quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collect water samples and assist with laboratory testing and recordkeeping.
• Monitor gauges, meters, SCADA systems and alarms; report abnormalities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and housekeeping at the plant.
• Assist in adjusting treatment processes under supervision.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, reports and maintenance records.
• Respond to emergencies and during equipment failures and power outages.
• Attend required safety training and apprentice program classes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Basic hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training desirable

Tools

SCADA systems

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Town of Braintree is seeking an entry-level Treatment Plant Apprentice to support operations at the Tri-Town Water Treatment Plant. You will learn under certified operators, assist with pumps, filters, chemical feeds, and monitoring systems while progressing through the Apprentice Program.

The role involves shift work, outdoor/indoor environments, and safety training as you pursue eventual certification and potential promotion to the Treatment Plant Operator (W-4T) class.